Entire California Hells Angels chapter arrested in robbery, kidnapping investigation
By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story BAKERSFIELD, California (KCAL/KCBS) — Authorities arrested an entire chapter of Hells…
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California floats an idea to fight shoplifting that may even affect who controls Congress
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California initiative to once again make shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders is developing into…
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Gardena police seize up to $10 million worth of illegal fireworks
By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story GARDENA, California (KCAL/KCBS) — Gardena police on Tuesday announced what they say is the…
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She crashed and got a DUI. Now this California lawmaker is on a mission to talk about booze
CalMatters If Democratic Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo had listened to the standard advice from campaign consultants, she wouldn’t have said much…
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Gonzales man who stabbed local animals sentenced to over 19 years in prison
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced Tuesday that Jose Jesse Marquez, 31, has been sentenced…
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Three arrested in connection to shooting near Natividad Creek Park
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas police confirmed a shooting near Natividad Creek Park on June 23 at approximately 9 p.m. The police received a…
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Seaside Police add more changes to reduce illegal fireworks ahead of Fourth of July
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) – Seaside has new rules and more tools to prevent illegal fireworks from being sparked in the city. This includes a small army…
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15 shot after a ‘sideshow’ took over a peaceful Juneteenth celebration in Oakland, police say
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Fifteen people were shot after an illegal “sideshow” took over a peaceful Juneteenth celebration in Oakland,…
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Convicted felon and registered sex offender arrested in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — On June 19, CHP Santa Cruz arrested a 42-year-old man near Lee St. at West Beach Rd. in Watsonville after pulling…
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ABC pulls liquor license from Hacienda Grill after staff member found to have served alcohol to teen involved in deadly DUI crash in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) — The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control announced they’ve indefinitely suspended the liquor license of the…
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San Jose Police arrest two San Juan Bautista men for alleged involvement in San Jose sideshows
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION-TV) — San Jose Police said they arrested two men in connection to an investigation into a sideshow taking place in…
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California man charged with killing gay college student takes the stand
By AMY TAXIN Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A California man charged with killing a gay University of Pennsylvania student in an alleged…
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US announces major bust as efforts to crack down on Chinese money launderers working with drug cartels ratchet up
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — US prosecutors on Tuesday touted a major breakthrough in a crackdown against Chinese money laundering networks…
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Man kills homeless man who was breaking into car near USC’s Greek Row, police say
By KABC staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A man stabbed and killed a homeless man who was breaking into a car…
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Arrest made after officer, spectator injured in sideshow near Santana Row in San Jose
WRITTEN BY TIM FANG FROM CBS SAN FRANCISCO SAN JOSE, Calif. (CBS Bay Area-TV) – Police in San Jose announced at least one arrest following a…
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Police identify Michigan splash pad shooter but there’s still no word on a motive
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Authorities on Sunday identified the man who opened fire at a splash pad in suburban Detroit before taking his own…
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San Jose barricaded suspect taken into custody following standoff
Written by KTVU staff SAN JOSE, Calif. (FOX-35) — A police standoff with a barricaded suspect in San Jose ended Thursday after the man…
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Atascadero strong-armed robbery leads to chase and arrest of two suspects on Highway 101 near Gonzales, officers say
GONZALES, Calif. (KION) — Two strong-armed robbery suspects were arrested in the Gonzales area after being chased through parts of Monterey County…
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Prunedale man pleads no contest to multiple robbery and assault charges, DA’s office says
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 27-year-old Prunedale man plead no contest to multiple robbery and assault charges which included an inmate attack on…
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Watsonville man arrested for lewd acts with a juvenile, deputies looking for additional victims
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 21-year-old man who is accused of performing lewd acts with a juvenile…
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Deputies arrest suspect involved in San Juan Grade Road shooting
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Salinas man who allegedly shot a victim on San Juan Grade Road…
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Closing arguments began in the Kristin Smart murder trial
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Closing arguments began in the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday after weeks of testimony from witnesses, detectives,…
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Skeletal remains found in Santa Cruz County in 1988 identified as missing Mississippi man
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said that they have identified skeletal remains found down an embankment…
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Former Salinas school bus driver gets life sentence without parole for 1981 murder of Carmel mother
A man has been arrested in connection to a 40-year-old cold case.…
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Visalia man sentenced 50 years to life in prison for first-degree murder in 1999 Salinas shooting
Salinas police said they have made an arrest in connection to a 1999 cold case homicide in the…
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Community group leads to Stanislaus County man getting arrested for allegedly soliciting sex acts, police say
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Monday night, a Stanislaus County man was arrested on multiple charges after he allegedly solicited sex acts in an…
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DA’s Office identifies two King City Police Officers who were involved in officer-involved shooting on Highway 101
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has released the names of two King City Police officers who were…
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Marina man arrested after being in possession of illegal firearms, police say
MARINA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police arrested a Marina man on Thursday after officers found equipment used to make firearms. According to a…
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Gilroy Police looking for suspect who fled from scene in deadly hit-and-run crash
GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Gilroy Police are looking for a suspect in a deadly hit and run crash that happened late Friday night. Investigators said…
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Officers looking for multiple suspects who stole multiple marijuana products in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Watsonville Police Department are looking for multiple suspects who allegedly stole multiple marijuana products…
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Suspect arrested after intentionally running over a pet rooster, police say
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Hollister Police Animal Care and Services arrested a 61-year-old woman who intentionally ran over their pet…
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Two cousins found guilty of killing a Salinas Couple on Feb. 2022, DA’s office said
Salinas Police say a case of ‘mistaken identity’ led to the tragic killing of a young couple in early February. Police say Jesus Arias Villa, 22, and…
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Deputies looking for suspects who allegedly broke into Aptos High School and vandalized an office
APTOS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office are looking for multiple suspects who allegedly broke into a local high school and…
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Escaped Solano County inmate captured and arrested in Monterey, CDCR says
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A Solano County inmate who has been on the run since May 13 was arrested in Monterey on Saturday afternoon according to…
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Student arrested after stabbing occurred at Christopher High School, police said
GILROY, CALIF. (KION-TV) – UPDATE ON MAY 22, 2024 AT 2:51 P.M.- Gilroy Police have arrested a Christopher High School student after he allegedly…
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Monterey man arrested for possession of child pornography, police say
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 57-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after he was in possession of child pornography in Monterey. A Monterey Police…
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San Jose Police identify suspect shot by officers
Written by KTVU staff SAN JOSE, (FOX-35)- Authorities said the suspect wounded in a shootout with San Jose police over the weekend was a felon in…
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Man and woman arrested after leading Marina Police on a car chase that ended in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Marina Police said that two suspects were arrested early Sunday morning after they led officers on a car chase that ended…
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Three suspects arrested on Highway 17 after allegedly trying to break into cars in Watsonville, CHP says
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Highway Patrol arrested three suspects on Highway 17 early Wednesday morning after they tried to…
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DA’s Office identifies Seaside Police Officer who shot at man that was firing projectiles
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Seaside Police Chief Nick Borges announced on social media that Seaside Police shot one person in the area of Playa Avenue…
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In wake of deadly South County shootings, Soledad considers additional security cameras
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV)– The city of Soledad will weigh whether to install six new license plate reading cameras at the city council meeting on…
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Police looking for a man who is accused of stalking an elementary school student in Pacific Grove
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION-TV)- Pacific Grove Police are looking for a male suspect who allegedly was following an elementary school student on…
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Yreka man found guilty of first-degree murder of a Santa Cruz county man in 2019, DA’s office says
A Yreka man was arrested Tuesday night in connection to the murder of a former Santa Cruz Resident last…
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29-year-old man arrested on attempted rape charges in Salinas, police say
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said they arrested a 29-year-old man after he tried to rape a 24-year-old woman on Tuesday. In a press…
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Santa Cruz man to face trial for alleged murder of his girlfriend, court records say
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)-UPDATE ON MAY 8, 2024 AT 3:52 PM- A former UC Santa Cruz Student who is accused of murdering his girlfriend in February…
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Slaughterhouse cleaning company fined $649,000 for child workers
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — A janitorial company has been fined $649,000 after an investigation found it hired minors for…
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Man filming Pennsylvania church service tackles person who pointed gun at pastor
By Yazmin Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story NORTH BRADDOCK, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — It was a normal Sunday…
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Man arrested after Downtown King City stabbing, police say
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 40-year-old man is in jail after allegedly stabbing another man in downtown King City on Thursday night. King City…
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Suspect killed during shootout with Placer County deputies
COLFAX, Calif. (KION-TV/KOVR) — A Placer County deputy was shot and hospitalized after a shootout with a suspect overnight in Colfax. The Placer…
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Local Salinas gang members indicted in racketeering conspiracy and other crimes, officers say
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday morning, Salinas Police and the U.S. Department of Justice announced that 11 men are being charged with…
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